Quantitative Mathematics
1. A jacket has a marked price of $160 and sells for $136. What is the discount percentage?
- 10%
- 15%
- 20%
- 17.65%
Answer and explanation
B. 15%
The discount is 160 − 136 = 24. Divide by the marked price: (24 / 160) × 100 = 15%.
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Quantitative Mathematics
B. 15%
The discount is 160 − 136 = 24. Divide by the marked price: (24 / 160) × 100 = 15%.
Quantitative Mathematics
B. 42.86 kg
Total weight = 20 × 45 + 15 × 40 = 1,500 kg. Divide by all 35 students: 1,500 / 35 = 42.86 kg.
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B. To reach the highest point or final stage
Culminate means to reach a climax or the final, most decisive stage.
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